In Deaf People Around the World: Educational and Social Perspectives, the
leading researchers in 30 nations describe the shared developmental, social, and
educational issues facing deaf people filtered through the prism of unique
national, regional, ethnic, and racial realities. Editors Donald F. Moores and
Margery S. Miller have organized this remarkable collection in five major
sections: Asia/Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, North and South
America, and International Developments, which includes the International
Committee on Sports for the Deaf and the World Federation of the Deaf.

More than 50 internationally recognized scholars provide a historical view of
the education and treatment of deaf people in their respective countries. They
examine a wide range of issues, including current academic placement;
communication modes used in schools; the recognition of sign languages; the
curricula of the deaf schools versus that of regular schools; for secondary and
postsecondary opportunities; the status of deaf adults; deaf teachers; special
laws if any; the preparation of teachers, psychologists, therapists, and other
special personnel who work with deaf clients; and current trends and
developments in their countries.

Deaf People Around the World reveals that deaf people generally have
gained a sense of confidence, empowerment, and global awareness of their shared
experience. Many have seen significant improvement in their lives from greater
educational and professional opportunities. Finally, more deaf leaders argue
that the pathological model of deafness must be abandoned to continue this
marked progress for deaf people around the world.

Donald F. Moores is Professor, Department of Exceptional Student and Deaf
Education, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.